Foundation

Question 1

5 most planted grape varieties -representing 65% of plantings in Spain

Answer 1

Airén, Tempranillo, Bobal, Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo/Viura

Question 2

time before release of traditional Reserve Rosado

Answer 2

24 months

Question 3

Highest peak in the Pirineos

Answer 3

Aneto in Aragón

Question 4

clay jars to historically used to ferment grape must

Answer 4

Tinajas

Question 5

climatic type of Las Islas Canarias

Answer 5

Sub tropical

Question 6

How many autonomous communities in Spain

Answer 6

17

Question 7

Longest river ion the Iberian peninsula

Answer 7

the Tajo

Question 8

When was the Spanish Denominación de Origen established by the Wine Statute

Answer 8

1932

Question 9

What are 4 quality standards set by the Consejo Regulador to become a DO

Answer 9

• Authorized grapes
• Production levels
• Winemaking methods
• Aging times

Question 10

How many years must a Vino de Calidad con Indicacion Geográfica (VC) exist before applying for promotion to DO status

Answer 10

5

Question 11

What additional piece of information must be present on a label of Sparking wine over still wine

Answer 11

Sugar content

Question 12

Which method of trellising allows for drip irrigation to be installed

Answer 12

Espaldera / VSP

Question 13

Where in Spain is the largest expanse of Malvasia vineyards in Europe

Answer 13

Island of Lanzarot

Question 14

What is Spain’s highest peak

Answer 14

Pico del Tiede on Islas de Carnarais

Question 15

under Vino de Pago (VP) , a Pago has the ability to set its own production rules and standards. True or False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Where was the use of drip irrigation pioneered in the 1970’s

Answer 16

Estate of Marqués de Griñón in Toledo

Question 17

Name 3 primary vine training systems used in Spain

Answer 17

• Parral / Pergola
• En Vaso / Gobelet
• Espaldera / Vertical Shoot Positioning

Question 18

Name the DO exclusively dedicated to vinos dulces

Answer 18

DO Málaga

Question 19

What vine planting method are used in the warmest parts of the country

Answer 19

Marco real

Question 20

What are the two significant lowland areas of Spain

Answer 20

Ebro basin and the Andalucian Plain

Question 21

What are Spain’s top three most populated cities?

Answer 21

• Madrid
• Barcelona
• Valencia

Question 22

Which major river flows into the Mediterranean instead of flowing west into the Atlantic?

Answer 22

the Ebro

Question 23

What organization does the Consejo de Regulador report to?

Answer 23

Instituto Nacional de Denominaciones de Origen (National Institute)

Question 24

What are the two primary grapes used for vinos rosados

Answer 24

Garnacha Tinta and Tempranillo

Question 25

Which three autonomous regions produce 60% of Spain’s wine

Answer 25

• Castilla-La Mancha
• Cataluña
• Rioja

Question 26

Who started Vega Sicilia in 1964, with cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec

Answer 26

Eloy Lecanda

Question 27

What is the name of the mixture of yeast and sugar used to initiate the second fermentation in a vino espumoso

Answer 27

Licor de Tiraje

Question 28

To be considered for promotion to DOCa/DOQ, how many years must the region be a DO

Answer 28

minimum Ten

Question 29

What are the three main climate types of mainland Spain

Answer 29

• Maritime
• Continental
• Mediterranean

Question 30

What is Spain’s largest autonomous region?

Answer 30

Castilla y León

- ruffly 1/5 of the mainland and 3rd largest demarcated region in the EU.